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Closeup Collection (#96)

Capturing the intricate details of life, from clock faces to geckos and butterflies sunbathing on plants. Close-up shots reveal a world unseen by the naked eye

Background imageCloseup Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Man, 1884 (oil on canvas)
1768842 Portrait of a Man, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 59.3x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Man. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Oil on canvas

Background imageCloseup Collection: Basket of Dahlias; Panier de Dahlias, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Basket of Dahlias; Panier de Dahlias, 1893 (oil on canvas)
1768529 Basket of Dahlias; Panier de Dahlias, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 46.5x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Basket of Dahlias; Panier de Dahlias)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Grande Arabesque, Second Time, c. 1890-1895 (bronze with brown patina)

Grande Arabesque, Second Time, c. 1890-1895 (bronze with brown patina)
1768527 Grande Arabesque, Second Time, c.1890-1895 (bronze with brown patina) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 41 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grande Arabesque, Second Time)

Background imageCloseup Collection: 1768463

1768463; out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum)

At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum)
1768327 At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 26.7 (diam) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Circus)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Lying Down; Liegende, 1918 (black crayon on paper)

Lying Down; Liegende, 1918 (black crayon on paper)
1768303 Lying Down; Liegende, 1918 (black crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 43.8x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lying Down; Liegende. Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea, 1930 (oil on board)

Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea, 1930 (oil on board)
1768285 Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea, 1930 (oil on board) by Fillia, Luigi Colombo (1904-36); 81x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf, c. 1921 (oil on panel)

Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf, c. 1921 (oil on panel)
1768252 Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf, c.1921 (oil on panel) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 21.2x16.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abstract Head; Abstrakter Kopf)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Head of a Harlequin; Tete d Arlequin, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Head of a Harlequin; Tete d Arlequin, 1924 (oil on canvas)
1196240 Head of a Harlequin; Tete d Arlequin, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 35x24.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: A pair of gilt bronze enamel and ivory candlesticks, c. 1907 (gilt bronze enamel, ivory)

A pair of gilt bronze enamel and ivory candlesticks, c. 1907 (gilt bronze enamel, ivory)
1195892 A pair of gilt bronze enamel and ivory candlesticks, c.1907 (gilt bronze enamel, ivory) by Tenisheva, Princess Maria (1858-1928); 21 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenisheva)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Two porcelain figures from The Peoples of Russia series

Two porcelain figures from The Peoples of Russia series
1195826 Two porcelain figures from The Peoples of Russia series, depicting a figure of a peasant woman from Kaluga and a figure of Ostyak from Obdorsk

Background imageCloseup Collection: An obsidian model of an elephant with rose-cut diamond eyes, c. 1900 (obsidian, diamonds)

An obsidian model of an elephant with rose-cut diamond eyes, c. 1900 (obsidian, diamonds)
1195820 An obsidian model of an elephant with rose-cut diamond eyes, c.1900 (obsidian, diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 5.7 (height)

Background imageCloseup Collection: The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil

The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil
1195794 The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil, w/c & gouache) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 40.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageCloseup Collection: Oranges, 1895 (pyrogravure and oil on panel)

Oranges, 1895 (pyrogravure and oil on panel)
1195709 Oranges, 1895 (pyrogravure and oil on panel) by Iakunchikova, Maria (1870-1902); 36x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iakunchikova, Maria (1870-1902)); Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageCloseup Collection: Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil
1195675 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c on paper) by Bakst

Background imageCloseup Collection: A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c

A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c
1195673 A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c.1900 (nephrite, diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 11.8 (length)

Background imageCloseup Collection: A Soviet propaganda porcelain dish, depicting a soldier of the Red Army

A Soviet propaganda porcelain dish, depicting a soldier of the Red Army
1195630 A Soviet propaganda porcelain dish, depicting a soldier of the Red Army, a worker and a peasant, 1922 (porcelain) by Timorev

Background imageCloseup Collection: Ilya Repins Parisian sketchbook of 120 drawings, dated 1872-1875, c

Ilya Repins Parisian sketchbook of 120 drawings, dated 1872-1875, c
1195583 Ilya Repins Parisian sketchbook of 120 drawings, dated 1872-1875, c. 1872-1875 (sketch-book) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c
1195578 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (coloured pencils on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Woman with Hat, Head Turned to the Side, 1874 (pencil on paper)

Woman with Hat, Head Turned to the Side, 1874 (pencil on paper)
1195571 Woman with Hat, Head Turned to the Side, 1874 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)

Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195568 Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c

Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c
1195564 Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper)

Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper)
1195561 Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)

The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1195558 The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924); 24x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, 1888 (oil on canvas)
1199601 Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 240x157.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Cacti, 1641 (hand-coloured engraving)

Cacti, 1641 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195467 Cacti, 1641 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 30.1x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623)); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageCloseup Collection: Cobweb Houseleek and Canna Leaved Strelitzia, 1806 (hand-coloured engraving)

Cobweb Houseleek and Canna Leaved Strelitzia, 1806 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195413 Cobweb Houseleek and Canna Leaved Strelitzia, 1806 (hand-coloured engraving) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819) (after); 27x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageCloseup Collection: Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)

Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)
1199574 Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.3x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: The Fisher Boy, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Fisher Boy, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1199525 The Fisher Boy, 1870 (oil on canvas) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 45.2x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199519 Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928) & MacDonald Mackintosh

Background imageCloseup Collection: Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper)

Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper)
1195108 Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 22.2x18.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame)

Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame)
1195106 Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 38.1x83.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech

Background imageCloseup Collection: Guinness Time, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)

Guinness Time, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)
1194965 Guinness Time, c.1940 (lithograph in colours) by English School, (20th century); 152x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: What the situation demands (wheel and mask), 1942 (lithograph in colours)

What the situation demands (wheel and mask), 1942 (lithograph in colours)
1194959 What the situation demands (wheel and mask), 1942 (lithograph in colours) by Harrison, F.C. (fl.1920s); 152x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: A lampbase modelled as a toucan beside a pint glass, (carltonware painted in colours)

A lampbase modelled as a toucan beside a pint glass, (carltonware painted in colours)
1194956 A lampbase modelled as a toucan beside a pint glass, (carltonware painted in colours) by English School, (20th century); 23 high cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageCloseup Collection: The Magnus, a Liberty & Co, 1902 (silver, enameled in shades of yellow, blue

The Magnus, a Liberty & Co, 1902 (silver, enameled in shades of yellow, blue
1194923 The Magnus, a Liberty & Co, 1902 (silver, enameled in shades of yellow, blue, green and purple) by Knox, Archibald (1864-1933); 13 (height)

Background imageCloseup Collection: A Liberty Tudric pewter bowl with James Couper & Sons Clutha glass lining, c

A Liberty Tudric pewter bowl with James Couper & Sons Clutha glass lining, c
1194903 A Liberty Tudric pewter bowl with James Couper & Sons Clutha glass lining, c.1902-05 (pewter, glass) by Knox, Archibald (1864-1933); 17

Background imageCloseup Collection: Serratula Nudicaulis (Bare-stemmed Common Sawwort), c. 1928 (gelatin silver print)

Serratula Nudicaulis (Bare-stemmed Common Sawwort), c. 1928 (gelatin silver print)
1197681 Serratula Nudicaulis (Bare-stemmed Common Sawwort), c.1928 (gelatin silver print) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); 29.8x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blossfeldt)

Background imageCloseup Collection: Red Apples, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Red Apples, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1197552 Red Apples, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 34x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard)

Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard)
1197545 Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 60x53.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Uncle Pancha; El Tio Pancha, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Uncle Pancha; El Tio Pancha, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1197490 Uncle Pancha; El Tio Pancha, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 63x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)

Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)
1197485 Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 55x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel)

Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel)
1197478 Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900); 82.9x65.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Seated Woman, 1914 (bronze with black patina)

Seated Woman, 1914 (bronze with black patina)
1197450 Seated Woman, 1914 (bronze with black patina) by Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri (1891-1915); 48.2 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Mary in Black, (oil on panel)

Mary in Black, (oil on panel)
1197388 Mary in Black, (oil on panel) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 35.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Girl in a shawl, (oil on canvas)

Girl in a shawl, (oil on canvas)
1197324 Girl in a shawl, (oil on canvas) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 64.8x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageCloseup Collection: Interior with a Chair, (oil on panel)

Interior with a Chair, (oil on panel)
1197262 Interior with a Chair, (oil on panel) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 33x24.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright




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Capturing the intricate details of life, from clock faces to geckos and butterflies sunbathing on plants. Close-up shots reveal a world unseen by the naked eye. Marvel at the stunning view through a clock face at Musee D Orsay, offering a glimpse towards Montmartre in Paris, France. Journey to New Caledonia in the Pacific and witness the captivating beauty of a Crested Gecko in captivity, showcasing its vibrant colors up close. Delight in the sight of a Red Admiral butterfly basking in sunlight on a plant, displaying its majestic wings with grace. Step into history as you admire Philippe de Champaigne's masterpiece 'The Last Supper' at Louvre Museum, painted around 1652 - every brushstroke meticulously captured for eternity. Witness an extraordinary bond between an adult Common Loon and its chick as it rides upon its back at Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park. Immerse yourself in Sigmund Freud's world as you gaze upon his signed sepia photograph from c. 1921 - capturing his wisdom and intellect frozen in time. Experience spirituality through the eyes of a Tibetan monk holding prayer beads amidst Nepal's serene landscapes in Asia. Travel to Uruguay's Independence Square where Edificio Ciudadela stands tall - explore its intricate architecture up close and marvel at every detail that tells stories of history untold. Discover ancient artistry within Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands), designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site - each handprint etched onto cave walls whispers tales from our ancestors. Unearth Rome's rich history with the enigmatic She Wolf sculpture dating back to 5th century BC; Romulus and Remus added later symbolizing their legendary tale. Finally, lose yourself within the piercing gaze of an Arctic Wolf portrait – feel their wild spirit come alive before your very eyes. Salamanca’s university wall relief sculpture showcases Spain’s artistic prowess down to the finest crests, leaving you in awe of its craftsmanship.